The Wisdom Path is a 38 pillar monument which contains the verses of the Heart Sutra, a well-known prayer for Buddhists, Taoists, and Confucians.The prayer is a reminder to work towards a higher level of consciousness and remove oneself from worldly attachments.

Gurdwara Rakab Ganj Sahib, Delhi.

Roofs of Janakpuri, Delhi.

A view of the chaos in front of Sis Ganj Gurdwara, Delhi.

Harmandir Sahib and Akal Takht, Amritsar, Punjab.

Harmandir Sahib, Amritsar, Punjab.

Punjabi bazaar (market) in Amritsar.

Famous parantha thali at Kesar da Dhaba, Amritsar.

Female figurines made out of broken bangles. Rock Garden, Chandigarh.

Nek Chand's Rock Garden, Chandigarh.Nek Chand secretly started this work of art in 1957, collecting scraps and waste and turning them into sculptures. Now standing over 40 acres, his art is a reminder of the pain of partition, changing landscapes, and all the suffering and growth that has happened on Punjabi land.

Church left in Goa from the Portuguese conquest and empire.

Bangalore Palace, home to the Wadiyar family, rulers of the Mysore kingdom

Family portraits and photos in the Bangalore Palace.

Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace, Bangalore.

Gateway of India, Mumbai.

Short visit from Dad!

Grand Mosque, Colombo.

Truck stopping for a break, Colombo.

Sleeping Buddha statue on Pidurangala Rock, Sigariya.

Buddha statue, Pidurangala Rock, Sigariya.

View from the top of Pidurangala Rock, Sigariya.

View of Kandy from above.

Made a new friend at Millennium Elephant Foundation!

Grafitti mural in Park Street, Colombo.

Traditional Sri Lankan masks on sale, Colombo.

Chedis inside Wat Pho, Bangkok. The smaller ones contain ashes of the royal family, while the larger ones in the back contain relics of Buddha.

Prayer service inside Wat Pho, Bangkok.

View of Phra Mondop, the library at Wat Phra Kaew, Bangkok.

Closer view of Phra Mondop, the library at Wat Phra Kaew, Bangkok.

Beautifully detailed floor-to-ceiling murals can be found all around the Grand Palace in Bangkok.

Baan Dam, or the Black House, is a direct contrast to Wat Rong Khun.Inside the houses you'll find symbols of darkness and death—skulls, animal skins, bones.

Wat Rong Khun, Chiang Rai.Wat Rong Khun, more commonly known as White Temple, is a privately owned art exhibit in the style of a traditional Buddhist Temple. From the outside it is a symbol of rebirth and heaven, while inside the walls are covered with Buddhist paintings and cartoon characters. Chiang Rai.

Ancient ruins at the old capitol city of Thailand, Ayutthaya.

A Buddha head that was abandoned after the Burmese invaded the old Thai capital in 1767, now wrapped in the roots of a tree. Wat Mahathat, Ayutthaya.

Ancient ruins at the old capital city of Thailand, Ayutthaya.

Final sunset at Karon Beach, Phuket.

A literal take on pineapple fried rice, Karon Beach, Phuket.

Rhododendron tree in the Cloud Forest of Chiang Mai.

View from Don Inthanon, or cloud forest in Chiang Mai.

Fresh Arabica coffee beans produced by Karen Hill tribe village.

"The Village and the City"In Malay, the phrase Tanah Airku translates to “my motherland.” #Tanahairku is a campaign that asks artists to create murals to explore what Malaysia means to them and all the identities and cultures that the country contains. There is also an art exhibit alongside this campaign that showcases several dozen Malaysian commercials that focus on celebrating the nation’s diversity and unity. This mural is called “The Village and the City,” located at Jalan Raja Chulan, Kuala Lumpur.

Another mural in the Tanah Airku series named “Makmur, Teguh, Luhur.” This translates to prosperous, strong, sublime.

Another mural in the Tanah Airku series. This one is titled “Brave."

National Mosque before evening prayer, Kuala Lumpur.

A special exhibit at the Islamic Arts Museum, featuring Khayamiya, a form of tent-making unique to Egypt.

The beautiful architecture in the Islamic Arts Museum, Kuala Lumpur.

These arches line the main street in Brickfields, also known as Little India.

Stairs up to Batu Caves, a famous Hindu temple which was previously a mining area, Kuala Lumpur.

Devotees making their way up the stairs at Batu Caves for Thaipusam, a Hindu celebration to thank Murugan for granting their prayers.

Devotees gather for prayers and blessings from priests in the main section of Batu Caves.

Devotee dances to traditional song and drums outside the entrance to Batu Caves.

Sorting through new merchandise for Earth Heir from the Mah Meri women.

View from a fishing village, George Town, Penang.

As the Chinese New Year approaches, decorations are popping up all over Asia. Lim Jetty in George Town, Penang is no different!

George Town, the capital of Penang, is marked by its colonial architecture, left over from a brief residency by the British East India Company.Captain Francis Light established the town in order to create a strategic place for the British to gain ownership over the Chinese and Indian trading routes. Interestingly enough, many Indian and Chinese immigrants came to George Town during this time and continued to establish their presence, even after the British were kicked out from the area by Sultan Abdullah Mukarram Shah. Today, the city is well-known for many Tamil and Chinese restaurants, handicrafts, and festivals.

Penang is known for two things: food and street art. The famous murals are done by Ernest Zacharevic, a Lithuanian artist who is sometimes called the "Malaysian Banksy."

The food in Malaysia has been some of the best on my trip—from Chinese to Indian to Malay cuisine—but the best way to do it all is the night hawker stalls. Cheap, fast, and always the most delicious.

Old Dutch church in Melaka, Malaysia.

Singapore skyline from Marina Bay Sands.

Colorful mural in Arab Street area, Singapore.

Palacio Salvo in Montevideo is one of the tallest buildings in South America, coming in 3rd after its twin building in Buenos Aires.

The statue of Jose Gervasio Artigas, a military hero on both sides of the Rio de la Plata, guards the city of Montevideo.

Old architecture and murals in La Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo.

Rich in color and deep in politics, murals can be found all over the city of Montevideo.

The art scene in Montevideo (especially when you're staying with the coordinator of cultural programs) is on point.

Casa Pueblo was originally the summer house and workshop of Uruguayan artist Carlos Páez Vilaró, but it's now enjoyed by tourists (and locals) for its architecture and beautiful view.

Sculpture keeping an eye on the tourists at Casa Pueblo in Punta Ballena.

It's quite likely that I'll never grow tired of the sea, and perhaps I did miss being on this side of the Atlantic...but only a little.

Taking a short siesta at the famous puerto (port) of Punta Del Este.

Streets are quiet and picturesque in the old Portuguese settlement of Colonia del Sacramento.

Traditional house preserved in Colonia del Sacramento.

Old map made of tiles in Colonia del Sacramento.

The famous Teatro Colon in Buenos Aires, home to the Philharmonic Orchestra and opera performances year round.

Teatro Colón, found in the heart of Buenos Aires, is the number one opera house for acoustics in the entire world.

On a tour of Teatro Colón, visitors get a peek into the more exclusive parts of the theatre, like this gold-painted room for the highest-paying patrons to drink, meet friends, and gossip.

One of the most famous bookstores in the world, El Ateneo, an old theatre which now houses books, a cafe, and lots of happy readers.

Cementerio de la Recoleta holds the graves of the rich and powerful of Argentina. Although you can't take your wealth with you when you die, you can certainly decorate your tomb with it!

You can find endless, tight rows of graves in the Cementerio de la Recoleta.

Although I love cities, it was great to leave the concrete and noise of Buenos Aires for the lush green forests of Iguazú National Park.

I could still hear the deafening sound of Iguazú Falls hours after I’d left!

To get to the main section of Iguazú Falls, we had to walk over long bridges built across the water. It felt surreal, but even more so to imagine people building it!

Enjoying the view at Gargantua del Diablo, Iguazú Falls.

Gargantua del Diablo (the Devil’s Throat) is the main attraction of Iguazú National Park.

Taking a walk at the "end of the world" in Tierra del Fuego National Park, Ushuaia.

Wiphala, the indigenous flag of the Andean communities, primarily in Bolivia, Peru, and Ecuador, but also parts of Argentina, Chile, and Colombia.

Mural in Humahuaca, Argentina.

Cerro de los Siete Colores, Jujuy.

Heroes of the Independence Statue pays homage to the Northern Argentinian Army of Humahuaca.

Taking a stroll around Plaza de Armas in Santiago de Chile.

La Iglesia de San Francisco, Santiago de Chile.

Enjoying the company of the Sikh congregation of Santiago de Chile.

We took a day trip to the Andes, which are fairly dry during the autumn season.

Our tour guide told us if we didn't take a photo in front of the flower clock, it was as if we had never visited Viña del Mar. So we did.

A first peek at the Grey Glacier, one of 49 glaciers in the Patagonian Southern Ice Field.

Starting off the famous W-Trek in Torres del Paine National Park with a ferry ride.

On my first day, I had lunch at the base of Paine Grande, the mountain that towers over the entire park.

In completely exposed fields like this, the wind can get up to 150 km per hour! The view made the chance of getting blown away worth it.

Trekking is always better with company. Loved having these two lovely ladies with me for the past week.

Sunrise on day two of the W-Trek, with the clouds parting to show Paine Grande.

On our ferry back to EcoCamp, we got up close and personal with the Grey Glacier.

A bird's eye view of Torres Del Paine from the best spot in the park—Lake Pehoé.

Beautiful sunrise on my final morning of the W-Trek.

After a grueling day of trekking, finally made it to the famous torres (towers) of Torres Del Paine.

Some signs to help out the lost traveler in Torres Del Paine National Park.

Happy despite the dreary day in Valparaíso.

Enjoying a trip to the Valparaíso house of one of my favorite poets, Pablo Neruda.